America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 510 I Will Not Interfere with Your Freedom

The centrifuge hummed and spun, slowly rotating in the central corridor. Martin moved in the direction of the rotation, reminding Menez, "Quicker your feet, coordinate your hands and feet. When filming, you need to be one step faster than your opponent!"

At first, Mene was walking upside down, but as the corridor spun faster, she was suspended by the harness as if weightless.

No one in the entire crew was more experienced than Martin Wieya, who had worked as a stunt double for many years.

The fight scene in the corridor required the characters to float using wires.

In such situations, the production team must use CGI technology to eliminate the presence of the wire work.

Martin, maintaining his balance by constantly shifting his feet in the slowly rotating corridor, quickly reached Menez and noticed he was leaning back slightly. He said, "The wire's support point is in the waist, which causes you to lean back. To execute a beautiful horizontal flying motion, you must always remember to press your upper body down!"

Mene did as Martin said, and because he practiced regularly, he mastered the basic skills in no time.

Martin kept moving and said, "When turning, follow the wire's rotation; stepping in the air can assist in turning."

Menez nodded and did as Martin said.

Compared to the various dazzling wire stunts in Martin's previous works, the wire work in this film is very simple, consisting of some basic aerial floating and flipping movements.

It doesn't require too much training time.

A few minutes later, Martin noticed that Mene was not feeling well and used his microphone to notify those outside to stop.

The centrifuge slowly came to a stop.

Martin helped Mene remove his harness and they exited the revolving corridor from the back.

As soon as Menez climbed down the ladder, he waved to a female assistant.

Giselle ran over with a trash can and placed it in front of Menez.

Menez gagged as he looked at the trash can.

Martin kept his distance from him.

Professor Mordecai came over and asked, "How's the centrifuge running?"

Martin said, "Very good, adjust the speed and direction appropriately next time you practice."

Nolan also came over and said, "During filming, the rotation speed and direction of the rotating corridor were irregular."

"I've set up twelve irregular operating modes," Mordechai said. He pointed to Menez. "You need to give him some time to adapt."

Martin also went through this process: "It's not a big problem, you'll get used to it."

Mene gagged for a while, then gradually recovered, took the water Bruce offered, and drank a few sips.

The three of them went to the rest area, rested for a while, and then continued.

Martin had barely sat down when he heard Menez say, "Has Professor Modica found true love?"

Bruce said, "It's normal for pretty girls to admire knowledgeable old professors; it can improve the intelligence of the next generation."

Martin looked at Old Brooks: "Is there no hope for our next generation?"

Bruce asked, "Are you planning to have children?"

Martin quickly shook his head: "This topic is outside the scope of our discussion."

Menez said, "It just doesn't feel right for an older man to have a younger wife."

Bruce gave him the right answer: "Because in your eyes, an older wife and a younger husband is the normal thing."

Martin ignored them, glanced at Gisele who was wiping Professor Modica's sweat, picked up the notebook next to him, and wrote down the next training plan.

Ellen Page, Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy, and Ken Watanabe, among others, will also join the training.

Their movements are simpler; they just need to lie flat with the help of the harness.

After lunch, everyone went to the studio to train with Martin on the wire work.

Many people are not used to being suspended in a rotating corridor and vomit profusely.

Nolan beckoned to his assistant and said, "Write this down. Martin personally took on some of the action direction work during filming, and the rigorous training made the main actors, including Menez and Ellen Page, vomit."

The assistant quickly jotted it down and then said, "Director, there are far fewer behind-the-scenes clips that can be used for promotional purposes this time."

Nolan had already noticed this and sighed, "I didn't expect Martin to actually stay out of trouble this time." He shook his head, "Why isn't Martin causing any trouble?"

The assistant didn't respond, but he was very perceptive and could tell the reason: Martin's family was the most powerful among the cast, and they also served as the production manager.

Even Louise Mayer, a supporter of Martin, had her Pacific Films participate in some of the investment.

Several British actors disliked Martin, but veteran actor Michael Kane had warned them, and given that Bale's conflict with Martin was no secret, no one wanted to become the next Bale.

For example, Tom Hardy never gave Martin a second glance, but he didn't dare to cause trouble either.

Thinking back on the ups and downs during the filming of "The Dark Knight," the current calm and smooth filming makes Nolan feel a little uncomfortable.

If the actors don't fight, the director will feel terrible; he'll have no material to market!

Nolan wondered if he should stir up trouble and get the American and British factions to fight.

There's no way around it; he reaped huge profits from this aspect in "The Dark Knight," and naturally, he wanted to do it again after succeeding once.

The question is, who in the crew can stand up to Martin?

Nolan scratched his head in distress, realizing he needed to think things through and couldn't let the film crew remain too calm.

The film crew wrapped up work in the afternoon, and Martin returned to his hotel, only to find that Angelina Jolie had arrived.

"What brings you to Morocco?" He went over and hugged Julie. "What a big surprise!"

Julie smiled, pursing her lips, but did not answer.

Ignoring the stares of the rest of the crew, Martin pulled Julie upstairs and into his suite.

When it was completely dark, the dinner Martin had ordered was brought to his room by the waiter.

After getting ready, Julie had a rosy complexion and bright eyes as she sat at the dining table enjoying her dinner.

Martin looked at the vegan dinner she had ordered and asked, "When did you switch to a vegetarian diet?"

Julie said, "It's a new experience." She had spoken to Martin about Eliza Cuthbert, adding, "Don't worry, it's your freedom to eat whatever you want, and I won't interfere."

Martin, while eating seafood, said, "You'll lose collagen like this, and you'll age exceptionally fast."

"I eat eggs and dairy." Julie reached out and snatched a piece of fried fish from Martin. "I don't have many taboos when it's not in public."

She suddenly frowned: "Your seafood flavor is too strong. Eat less fish and shrimp."

Martin, always a considerate man, continued Julie's earlier statement, saying, "I heard you switched to a vegetarian diet, so I've adjusted my eating habits and added more seafood to supplement your protein intake."

Julie couldn't help but swear: "You're such a fucking good person!"

Martin, with his thick skin: "I've always thought so."

Julie was so angry she wanted to call Aniston and have her fly over so the two of them could teach Martin a lesson.

But then, thinking about how Aniston always betrayed him, he gave up the idea.

She said, "I was on my way to Jerusalem this time, and I heard you were filming a movie in Morocco, so I came here specifically to see you."

Martin removed a piece of crab claw meat and placed it on Julie's plate: "I'm very grateful."

After Julie finished eating, he reminded her, "Be careful over there. I heard there's been ongoing small-scale fighting."

Julie nodded and said, "I saw in the North American media reports that you're going to receive the Distinguished Presidential Medal of Freedom?"

Martin said, "I'll be going to Washington soon for the celebration and to receive an award."

"I also want to get a Presidential Medal of Freedom." Jolie's path has always been to leverage political and social trends to enhance her image: "If I get the medal, it will be a huge help to my career."

Martin said frankly, "I would rather not have this Medal of Freedom."

Julie looked at him, puzzled.

Martin chuckled. "If I'm unlucky, I'll die on the Santa Monica docks."

Julie had been to war zones, and although they were all confirmed to be safe, she had also met some wounded refugees. She said, "I understand how you feel."

Martin raised his glass, clinked it against Julie's, and said, "I wish you a speedy Nobel Peace Prize."

"Wow, you're exaggerating!" Julie couldn't help but laugh, finishing her drink and saying, "If I can win the Nobel Peace Prize like you say, you can do whatever you want to me in the future."

The thought of Martin having so many lovers and companions, yet only spending time with Aniston, ignited a burning passion within her: "I can be your mistress forever, until the day you grow old and despise me."

Martin poured her another glass of wine: "I wish you success in realizing that dream soon."

Julie smiled happily.

If this comes true, she will not only become the leading lady of Hollywood, but may even enter politics.

At that time, she would not be Martin's mistress, but Martin would be her lover.

After they finished their meal, the two went downstairs for a walk and ran into Marion Cotillard, who was also out for a stroll.

After a brief chat, the two sides quickly parted ways.

Julie asked, "Didn't you try to woo her?"

"She's married," Martin said, trying to sound like a good guy. "I won't break up someone else's family."

Julie didn't believe even half of what he said, but her true nature kicked in: "Go ahead and try it!"

"Did you eat too much seafood?" Martin said, seeing that it was getting late and the volcano was about to erupt. "Let's go back."

Jolie thought so too: "I will be spending many days in the Middle East in the future, and I need to maintain a vegetarian image in public. In order to prevent collagen loss, I need to eat more protein."

"See, wasn't it right of me to eat more seafood?" How could Martin possibly refuse Julie's request?

Conditions are harsh in the war-torn Middle East, and Martin went to great lengths to ensure Julie's health.

After Jolie left, he prepared to leave the crew at the end of June and head to Washington.

(End of this chapter)